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Sunetra Pawar elected NCP national president; succeeds late husband Ajit
Sunetra Pawar
NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday formally elected Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar as its new national president, nearly a month after the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, wh Read More
Isha doing ‘pious work’: SC urges mediation to settle row over gas crematoriums
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The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by an individual challenging the modern gas crematorium established at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, in a matter earlier dismissed by t Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi, Netanyahu ink several key MoUs; Centre vows action amid NCERT-SC row’, and more
PM Modi along with Israeli PM Netanyahu announced several key MoUs and called the cooperation between the two countries as “extraordinarily productive. Read More
‘Priyanka wasn’t talking to me’: Rahul Gandhi on how Wayanad helped end sibling tiff – watch
NEW DELHI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a light-hearted anecdote about his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, crediting Wayanad with resolving a sibling standoff faster than any peace negotiation. Read More
Weeks After Ajit Pawar’s Death, Wife Sunetra Elected Nationalist Congress Party Chief
Days after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar took over the charge of Deputy CM of the state. Read More
Leslee Lewis on returning to Bollywood, Arijit and Rahman | Excl
As one half of Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan, Leslee Lewis helped redefine the Indian pop soundscape of the 90s. Read More
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ screening leaves bosses impressed
‘Avengers: Doomsday’, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest films, has had audiences waiting patiently for the film’s December release. Read More
Students question Rajpal Yadav’s silence, actor responds
Around 40 students from a gurukul school in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district have expressed disappointment after comedian-actor Rajpal Yadav did not meet or respond to them — despite their earlier gesture of sending him money collec Read More
Daisy Shah at 41: ‘I’ve frozen my eggs, I don’t need marriage’
Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho, is clear about one thing — marriage is not on her radar. At 41, Daisy says she prefers staying single and does not feel the need for a man in her life. Read More
After Dharmendra’s BAFTA tribute, Hema dismisses family rift
Even as the family continues to mourn the loss of Dharmendra, speculation around equations within the extended family refuses to die down. But Hema Malini firmly shuts down any rumours of discord. Read More
India To Face 8th WTO Trade Policy Review In July 2026, Digital Customs Reforms In Spotlight
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India will undergo its 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in July 2026, marking a significant moment for the country’s global trade en Read More
IRDAI To Insurers: Cut Acquisition Costs To Make Insurance More Affordable
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The insurance industry must rein in customer acquisition costs and overall management expenses to improve profitability and make products more affordable, a senior IRDAI off Read More
Dalal Street Ends On A Volatile Note, Sensex Falls To 82,254, Nifty Rises To 25,493
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The Indian benchmark indices closed on a volatile note on Thursday as the Sensex fell 21 points to settle trade at 82,254. Read More
Gold Prices Take A Beating (Feb 26), Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities
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24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as investors booked profits after the previous session’s gains, though persistent geopolitical tensio Read More
Silver Prices Remain Steady (Feb 26), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
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Silver Prices Today Feb 26 2026: Silver prices retreated on Thursday as traders booked profits following the previous session’s strong rally, even as geopolitical t Read More
Antarctica21 unveils Magellan Discoverer, the Americas’ first hybrid-electric expedition Ship
Antarctica21 has announced the launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship constructed in the Americas. Read More
Karnataka restarts tiger reserve safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole amid debate over human-wildlife conflict
Safari operations have resumed in Karnataka’s Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a temporary suspension, with the Forest Department reinstating services under reduced duration and capped vehicle numbers. Read More
Sunetra Pawar elected NCP national president; succeeds late husband Ajit
Sunetra Pawar
NEW DELHI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday formally elected Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar as its new national president, nearly a month after the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, wh Read More
Isha doing ‘pious work’: SC urges mediation to settle row over gas crematoriums
Photo credit: ANI
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by an individual challenging the modern gas crematorium established at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, in a matter earlier dismissed by t Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi, Netanyahu ink several key MoUs; Centre vows action amid NCERT-SC row’, and more
PM Modi along with Israeli PM Netanyahu announced several key MoUs and called the cooperation between the two countries as “extraordinarily productive. Read More
‘Priyanka wasn’t talking to me’: Rahul Gandhi on how Wayanad helped end sibling tiff – watch
NEW DELHI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a light-hearted anecdote about his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, crediting Wayanad with resolving a sibling standoff faster than any peace negotiation. Read More
Weeks After Ajit Pawar’s Death, Wife Sunetra Elected Nationalist Congress Party Chief
Days after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar took over the charge of Deputy CM of the state. Read More
Leslee Lewis on returning to Bollywood, Arijit and Rahman | Excl
As one half of Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan, Leslee Lewis helped redefine the Indian pop soundscape of the 90s. Read More
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ screening leaves bosses impressed
‘Avengers: Doomsday’, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest films, has had audiences waiting patiently for the film’s December release. Read More
Students question Rajpal Yadav’s silence, actor responds
Around 40 students from a gurukul school in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district have expressed disappointment after comedian-actor Rajpal Yadav did not meet or respond to them — despite their earlier gesture of sending him money collec Read More
Daisy Shah at 41: ‘I’ve frozen my eggs, I don’t need marriage’
Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho, is clear about one thing — marriage is not on her radar. At 41, Daisy says she prefers staying single and does not feel the need for a man in her life. Read More
After Dharmendra’s BAFTA tribute, Hema dismisses family rift
Even as the family continues to mourn the loss of Dharmendra, speculation around equations within the extended family refuses to die down. But Hema Malini firmly shuts down any rumours of discord. Read More
India To Face 8th WTO Trade Policy Review In July 2026, Digital Customs Reforms In Spotlight
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India will undergo its 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in July 2026, marking a significant moment for the country’s global trade en Read More
IRDAI To Insurers: Cut Acquisition Costs To Make Insurance More Affordable
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The insurance industry must rein in customer acquisition costs and overall management expenses to improve profitability and make products more affordable, a senior IRDAI off Read More
Dalal Street Ends On A Volatile Note, Sensex Falls To 82,254, Nifty Rises To 25,493
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices closed on a volatile note on Thursday as the Sensex fell 21 points to settle trade at 82,254. Read More
Gold Prices Take A Beating (Feb 26), Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as investors booked profits after the previous session’s gains, though persistent geopolitical tensio Read More
Silver Prices Remain Steady (Feb 26), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today Feb 26 2026: Silver prices retreated on Thursday as traders booked profits following the previous session’s strong rally, even as geopolitical t Read More
Antarctica21 unveils Magellan Discoverer, the Americas’ first hybrid-electric expedition Ship
Antarctica21 has announced the launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship constructed in the Americas. Read More
Karnataka restarts tiger reserve safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole amid debate over human-wildlife conflict
Safari operations have resumed in Karnataka’s Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a temporary suspension, with the Forest Department reinstating services under reduced duration and capped vehicle numbers. Read More
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Nihal Sarin breaks silence after Emin Ohanyan’s viral outburst in Titled Tuesday: ‘I want to clarify’
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has responded after Emin Ohanyan’s frustrated outburst during TakeTakeTake’s Titled Tuesday blitz game went viral. Ohanyan showed the middle finger towards the screen after losing the game to Nihal. Read More
Dubai set to introduce Uber-bookable electric air taxis later this year
Dubai will launch Uber-bookable electric air taxis carrying four passengers later this year/Representative Image
Dubai residents could soon find air taxis listed alongside cars on the Uber app, as the city prepares to roll out all-e Read More
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